ideoplastic
/ˌɪdɪəˈplastɪk/ /ˌʌɪdɪəˈplastɪk/adjective
Denoting those physiological or artistic processes which are supposed to be moulded or modified by mental impressions or suggestions.
- Somewhat specialized uses in spiritualistic writings are not clearly distinguishable from the more general definition. ‘J. P. Philips’ is a pseudonym of Joseph-Pierre Durand de Gros..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Daniel Tuke (1827–1895), physician and writer on psychological medicine. From ideo- + plastic, after French idéoplastique. In spiritualistic use after ideoplasm.